How weather, other factors are impacting critical fruit exports from Peru

AGAP: Peruvian mango trees developing 'normally' despite inclement weather

Recently, Fluctuante presented the latest report of Peruvian agro exports for the first six months of 2024. Reporters with Fresh Fruit Portal spoke with the CEO of Fluctuante, David Sandoval, who analysed the behavior and current status of the main Peruvian fruits. Sandoval said that the country has gone through a few challenges compared to […]

Charting the impact of El Niño on Peruvian blueberries

Costa Group to boost ownership of African Blue JV to 90%

Peru’s ascendancy in the blueberry industry can be attributed to two pivotal factors: climate conditions and the genetic suitability for blueberry cultivation. An optimal temperate climate with a desert-arid-subtropical character prevails across nearly the entire coastal expanse.  This climate fundamentally ensures high-quality blueberries. Moreover, this is of paramount significance in expediting the early-stage blueberry production […]

Migiva seeks to scale up post-harvest Hazel application on table grapes

Peru-based Migiva Group, the owner of fresh produce grower-exporter Agricola Andrea, has launched a partnership with Hazel Technologies Inc. of the United States to trial the post-harvest application Hazel for grapes on a commercial scale. The Hazel application is said to improve the quality and condition of table grapes. The bonus is added shelf-life, reduced […]